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The dining room in this old town fave has had a major do over & it turned out well. The ever popular spot in the Lorien Hotel seems to have created more space, making an already room even more comfortable. The kitchen continues to turn out super French flavored fare stressing seasonal produce & locally sourced meat & fish.

...went to Brabo for a weekday date, all dressed up and nice to celebrate something special. beautiful evening, no traffic, quiet King Street nice to walk evening.
came in, a hello greeting from the host. went to the bar before the 7:30 dinner. the bar was busy and enjoyed the entertainment.
we had our dinner. the dinner was fabulous. i...
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Brabo has always had a reputation that it never quite lived up to...the DC area has terrific, and diverse restaurant offerings. Even from its best days, Brabo is tired.
The Arctic Char was perfectly fine, but the rest of the plate was poorly executed. The so-called quinoa cake was as hard and tasteless as a hockey puck, the turnips undercooked....
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LarRay,
I'm sorry to see that we did not meet your expectations when you last dined at Brabo. We are currently undergoing a refresh and I hope you're able to join us in November when the project is complete so we can provide you with an exceptional experience.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly with any other...
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Our relatives in from Spain were craving fine French quisine and le'Hermitage in Occoquon was fully booked. So we wnet with a great choice that is second to none- Brabo, co-located at te boutique Lorien hotel in Old Town Alexandria. Their French/Belgium fare is well prepared and presented and the elegance is understated. The service is exceptional. This restaurant is...
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J S,
It's wonderful to see that you enjoyed your dinner at Brabo. We strive to always provide exceptional service and food I'm happy to see that this was your experience. We hope you're able to join us again soon; please say hello when you next dine with us!
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Paige
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If you are looking for true fine dining, then you need to go to Brabo. A friend introduced it to us, and we are very glad he did. The menu had a great selection, as well as a great wine list. The cocktail and dinner menu change every so often I understand. While the main dishes were good, I could...
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I'm so glad your friend introduced you to Brabo and you enjoyed your dinner with us. We change our menus seasonally and love trying out new dishes and cocktails. I hope you're able to join us again soon!
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Have been going to BRABO for several years now, as well as to MARCEL'S, its flagship sister. Food has always been excellent and service is attentive. Focus is on French food with American twists. Tops-Class French cuisine in Alexandria.

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It's great to see that you had an excellent meal at Brabo. We're always happy to hear you enjoyed your service. We look forward to seeing you again soon; please say hello when you're next here!
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Been blessed with chances to eat at very fine places over the years. This is one of best of best. Owner of my co who has been everywhere loved brabo
The food was exceptional , our server was exceptional. Pics of norwegion salmon and Fritz (freetz)

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Exceptional is always the word we're looking for when describing a meal at Brabo! I'm so happy to see that you and the owner of your company loved your dinner here. I hope you're able to join us again soon.
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Named for a statue in Chef Wiedmaier father's hometown of Antwerp, Belgium, BRABO Restaurant is as legendary and longstanding as its namesake hero.

The award-winning talents of Chef Wiedmaier and designer Vicente Wolf harmonize for unforgettable dining at BRABO Restaurant. The comfortable dining room's stylish details like a custom hammered copper bar reflect our historic Old Town location, while private dining on the hotel's outdoor terraces offers extraordinary Old Town views. For private parties of up to ten, you can also reserve the restaurant's Chef's Table, where the chef and wine director visit the table and tailor food and wine pairings just for you. Or take advantage of the season's warm weather with a table in our outdoor dining area.

BRABO is dedicated to environmental and social responsibility. From developing supportive relationships with local Alexandria farmers and the surrounding Virginia community to recycling kitchen grease for bio-diesel fuel, we are committed to a greener future. BRABO's eco-friendly practices translate directly to the table with delicious results.

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